At a small additional charge, this 2-day NewLink Wales course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gaining 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales.This course is aimed at people with little or no knowledge of substance misuse. The course will describe the most commonly misused categories of substances,...
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3 events,Two-day courseYouth Mental Health First Aid (Wales) is for everybody. It is particularly relevant for those who work with adolescents and may come into contact with young people at risk of experiencing mental distress. Course Aims: YMHFA (Wales) aims to help participants:• Preserve life where a young person may be a danger to themselves or others•...
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Are you interested in making improvements to your community? Do you have an initiative or project that you would like to set up but don’t have the means? If so, Crowdfunding may be your answer! Cardiff Council is launching its very own Crowdfunding Platform here in Cardiff. “Make the Diff” is a civic funding platform... |
4 events,The partnership that brought you Barclays Money Skills ‘champions’ has developed a free one day training course for professionals working with young people.Find out more and book your place here.
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Over 3.5 million people visited the NHS Direct Wales website last year, using it to find information, advice and guidance about all sorts of health issues. The NHS knows there's still lots more they can do to improve and make the website even better for you. If you're interested in influencing how the website looks,... |
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This training is designed for registered managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies who may be tasked with carrying out a non-criminal investigation under the Wales Protection Forum Policy. It is also open to Managers of day centres from Cardiff County Council and Social Work practitioners who may be tasked with carrying out...
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You are invited to the Cardiff Volunteer Co-ordinators' Network event, where the topics will be 'involving older volunteers' and 'involving volunteers who speak Welsh'. Here's the agenda: 09:45 Registration - Tea and Coffee available on arrival 10:00 Welcome 10:10 Involving older people through volunteering Gwyneth Thomas,... |
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This training is designed for registered managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies who may be tasked with carrying out a non-criminal investigation under the Wales Protection Forum Policy. It is also open to Managers of day centres from Cardiff County Council and Social Work practitioners who may be tasked with carrying out... |
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An invitation from the Cardiff Prevent Stakeholder Group and Partners The Cardiff Prevent Stakeholder Group is a voluntary committee of community, third sector and civic groups committed to prevent violent extremism. A small number of people in our communities are turning to violent extremism both in Cardiff and overseas. Cardiff Prevent Stakeholder Group wants to hear... |
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'Project FIO'' is a initiative in Cardiff to get more young people engaged and interested in the theatre and cultural sector. This is the second year it's been running and this is a new cohort of people together since August this year. 'Fio' means 'to become' in Latin. Here is the video from last year's... |
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NIACE Cymru would like to invite you to the launch of the first ever ‘Festival of Dangerous Ideas’ in Wales. As the current economic situation presents serious challenges with drastically reduced budgets, now more than ever is a crucial time to think innovatively about sustainable ways to deliver public services such as education. This campaign...
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This Cardiff Council course is for Adult Services Team managers; Social Workers and anyone with Case Management / Care Co-ordinator responsibility; managers of residential homes and managers of domiciliary agencies. It is essential that all participants have attended (or completed previously) the Recognition and Referral Training (Level 2 POVA) or have completed refresher training using... |
4 events,This popular evidence-based approach has been around for nearly 30 years and been taken up by a wide range of practitioners in health and social care fields. It originated from work in the substance misuse field. If you are new to work in this arena or came on a course many years ago and feeling...
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safeTALK is a three hour training course preparing anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide, and connect them to suicide first aid resources.£45 per person
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... about raising funds from the local community and events Who should attend this session?Fundraisers from small charities who are looking to access and secure funding from their local community using a variety of approaches Learning outcomesBy the end of the session fundraisers will be able toIdentify potential sources of income from within local communitiesUnderstand working with volunteersSelect event...
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Is our well-being only about money? Would greater wealth solve all our problems? Or should we forget about cash and focus on relationships and emotions? This debate features two exceptional speakers with diverging views: Peter Kelly is Director of the Poverty Alliance, a ground-breaking Scottish charity which has done much to promote practical action on low... |
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A one-day Children in Wales courseThis course is aimed at managers and practitioners working with children in a wide variety of settings, including day nurseries, play schemes and afterschool clubs. It will allow participants to explore and understand the legislative and policy framework that supports the inclusion of disabled children. This interactive training day will...
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What you will gain from attending this accredited course: • Knowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene • Associated food hazards • Good hygiene practice and controls based upon an awareness of food safety management systems • How to maintain good practice in the handling, processing and preparation of safe food Training...
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The Prostate UK conference focuses on living with and beyond prostate cancer – with talks from experts in field of prostate cancer on a wide range of topics including:• understanding the PSA test• prostate cancer risk and genetics• the psychological impact of a prostate cancer diagnosis• physical activity and exercise. There will also be a range... |
2 events,This WCVA course is designed to equip participants with new skills in the four key areas of research, grant-writing, relationship management and work plan organisation. Participants should come away with a clearer understanding of what funders are looking for. They will learn how to be more effective at evidencing the need for their projects, demonstrating... A half-day Diverse Cymru training courseWhy attend?It will assist you to:Eliminate unlawful discrimination in your recruitment and employment practices as well as in service deliveryIncrease customer and staff satisfactionRecognise your legal responsibilities and liabilities Who should attend?This course is particularly relevant for individuals involved in recruiting or managing staff and/or responsible for providing services as well... |
1 event,Why attend this Diverse Cymru course?Recognise hate crimeKnow what to do if you suspect a hate crime has been committedIdentify strategies for dealing with it and improving reporting of attacks Who should attend?The workshop will be of interest to, for example, anyone who works within the justice system, community development, schools, colleges, advice workers, health, social... |
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4 events,Cardiff and Vale Local Safeguarding Children Board's Annual ConferenceThis course is for staff from any agency in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan.The aim of the conference is to explore the challenges of working with families in resistant environments and establish key elements of effective practice.ObjectivesTo develop an understanding of the circumstances surrounding families in... Two-day Diverse Cymru courseMHFA (Wales) is a 12 hour course which is funded and supported by the Welsh Government and its partners include the Public Health Wales, Health Challenge Wales and Mind Cymru. MHFA is in 21 countries in the world. The idea of MHFA is that people should be taught how to perform basic...
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The aim of the Network is to support organisations to promote and protect the health and well-being of their employees. The event will explore alcohol and workplace health. The forum aims to provide employers with information about the best ways to create settings with a positive approach and concern towards alcohol in the workplace. Information...
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We have a full day planned for Monday 10 November at Butetown Community Centre. Here's an overview of the day: Cardiff Health and Social Care Network event (morning): Health Standards for Wales consultation; updates on the Intermediate Care Fund, Cardiff Royal Infirmary and 10-year plan; and more Networking lunch (let us know if you have... |
6 events,This Learning Disability Wales course will help you understand the changes in the Welfare Benefit system, their likely impacts and to help you work within a changing welfare benefit system.Find out more online. As so much of your attention is often focussed on the immediate pressures facing your charity, you and your fellow trustees can lose sight of the planning that is needed to secure your charity’s future. This seminar looks to equip you to ensure your charity’s continued success by planning well and future-proofing your charity by... The WCVA course will provide tools and techniques to help participants methodically plan their future bidsContentA good project plan will help your organisation turns its vision for a project into a reality. This course is aimed at those who are involved in developing project plans for funding applications. By the end of the course participants...
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This course has been cancelled. If you're interested in attending, the course is being run again on Thursday 15 January 2015 (please see below). This course will help organisations understand the importance and benefits of long-term planning and provide them with practical resources to plan more effectively within their own organisations. This course will help...
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A Presentation by Alcoholics AnonymousHosted by Peter Black AM (South Wales West)Tuesday 11th November 2014, from 6pm to 7.30pm at The Oriel Suite, The National Assembly for Wales, Cardiff Bay CF99 1NA.Our aim is to broaden the wider community's knowledge of Alcoholics Anonymous. One of our key objectives is to dispel the myth that AA... |
2 events,At a small additional charge, this 2-day NewLink Wales course can be accredited through Agored Cymru gaining 3 credits and level 3 on the Quality Assured Lifelong Learning Framework for Wales.This course is aimed at people who have completed NewLink Wales’ Substance Misuse Awareness course and it may also be suitable for people who have...
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Are you are responsible for planning staff learning in your organisation? Would you like to know how to do it systematically – both to help the organisation achieve its goals and to help individuals develop their skills and knowledge?This course will provide you with a framework for planning staff development in an effective and efficient... |
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Invitation to a Stakeholder Event in Cardiff on 13th November 2014. As you will know, MBARC have been commissioned by the Welsh Government to support their work on Quality Assurance and Standards for Information & Advice Providers in Wales. As part of this review MBARC is holding an initial Stakeholder Meeting in Cardiff (with a... |
2 events,Focus on Food is running a hands-on cooking course with Prostate Cancer UK. Men diagnosed with prostate cancer can find out how they can manage their diet for a healthier lifestyle and can bring their partners if they would like some extra support. Sessions will cover: - Learn more about diet and prostate cancer and...
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The Booktrust Stories Tour ran from November 2013 to April 2014 in prisons, libraries and community centres around the country. The specially commissioned storytelling show reached over 1500 children and their families from communities and areas with low engagement in the arts. The tour has been chosen as an example of Good Practice in Family... |
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2 events,Locality’s Annual Convention, in partnership with DTA Wales, is taking place in Wales this year. Community enterprises and groups are in a stronger position than ever to create enterprising, vibrant and resilient places, where people want to live and work. Locality’s Annual Convention will bring together pioneering community groups, development trusts, social enterprises and entrepreneurs,... This Best UK course covers financial controls, budgets, accounts, cash flows and costings.Price: £170To book a place ring 01646 651655 or book online at www.bestuk.org.uk using the online Training/Event Booking Form under "Bookings" |
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SOUTH WALES NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH ASSOCIATION CARDIFF Following the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 18 November 7.00pm the guest speaker will be: STEVE PROFFITT, DEPUTY HEAD ACTION FRAUD CITY OF LONDON POLICE Steve is an acknowledged expert of Fraud crime and is a retired Metropolitan Police Officer having served for 30 years mostly in the CID.... |
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Delivered by Hugh James Solicitors Examining the fundamental role and responsibilities of the employer, and looking at: Understanding the role of the employer in dealing with the disciplinary and grievance procedures - minimising the risk of claims in the Employment Tribunal.Effectively managing sickness absence during formal procedures.Avoiding discrimination through understanding an employer's potential liability under...
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Adoption services are being reorganised to achieve a cohesive service across Wales. Proposed improvements to assessment & matching of children to families is intended to reduce the amount of time that children have to wait in care & increase the numbers who can be successfully placed for adoption. Often children placed for adoption will have...
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Everything every charity needs to know to get started in raising funds from individuals tax-effectively.This course is run by the Institute of Fundraising.Book online. |
5 events,A one-day Children in Wales course This course, aimed at both front line practitioners and their managers, will look at a number of self-assessment tools which can aid an organisation in identifying strengths and weaknesses in their current approach to working with males, and can therefore help to focus on possible areas for service re-design,... The aims of this WCVA course are to: To provide a practical guide to developing and implementing a safeguarding policy for working with any vulnerable group – children, young people and adults To consider how a safeguarding policy can complement and fit within an overarching organisational policy framework Content This course will help you... This Learning Disability Wales course will help better understand 'difficult' or 'challenging behaviour' in people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and positive ways to help change these behaviours.Find out more online. Half-day training with Diverse CymruThe aim of this workshop is to increase awareness of issues faced by Transgender people and reduce any fear or concerns when engaging with a person who is going through or has gone through transition to their correct gender.Learning OutcomesBy the end of the workshop you will be able to:Understand the...
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This Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations course will teach you to understand the many and various elements that make up health and safety guidance. You will also learn how to develop the systems and practical knowledge to apply the theory into practice back at your workplace/venue.By the end of the course you will understand the... |
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Amazing Christmas gifts, Face Painting, Christmas Novelties, Sweets, Bric a Brac, Tombola, Toys, Refreshments - Hot Dogs - Pies, Raffle, Home-Made Produce, Children's Activity Table,Mince Pies and Mulled Wine, Santa's Grotto and lots more. |
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A Diverse Cymru half-day courseAimsTo provide a basic introduction to mental health and distressTo improve understanding and knowledge of mental health and distressTo reduce stigma and discrimination Learning outcomes By the end the session participants will have increased understanding of:The basics of mental distress, common signs and symptoms and causesGood mental health and what supports... |
3 events,Be part of this exciting and informative fundraising day, which covers three areas of fundraising: - Legacy Fundraising- Community Fundraising- Digital Media Fundraising This day will offer delegates a holistic insight into fundraising exploring the issues associated with Corporate Fundraising, Fundraising via Social Media, and Legacy Fundraising and offering ways in which you can add to... Learning Disability Wales is delighted to announce that their Annual Conference this year will be focusing on reaching our potential and celebrating achievement and success in the lives of people with a learning disability.There will be a lively mix of interactive and informative workshops, speakers and drama looking at topics such as:ways children, young people...
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A half-day Children in Wales course The aim of this course is to raise awareness of cultural, ethnic and religious identities when considering child protection issues within asylum seeking, refugee and migrant families. It will also increase the understanding of particular safeguarding risks within families and communities and increase confidence in addressing safeguarding issues with... |
5 events,A two-day Children in Wales course (the second day is 3 December) - Accredited Training Level 3 through Agored Cymru This course is aimed at people who want to gain accreditation, whilst learning about the current challenges in child protection and how practitioners can work with others to increase the protective factors for children that... Aims Understand what makes a good leader and how we can develop strong leadership skills. Explore ways that we can develop respect and how to motivate and inspire a workforce through a shared vision. Develop key skills to enable strong leadership. Examples include communication styles, influencing models, giving and receiving feedback, speedy problem solving and... This Shelter Cymru course aims to equip delegates with the knowledge to identify and understand defective decisions made under Pt VII Housing Act 1996 and the tools to bring an effective challenge. Full day course - £145 per delegate For full details or to book online please visit our website www.sheltercymru.org.uk If you have any... This NewLink course is a City & Guilds accredited course for those individuals who are new to teaching and group facilitation. This course aims to give learners an Introduction into the skills and practices needed as a trainer. The activities that are completed throughout the 2 days are part of the assessment and there is... |
4 events,Featuring: Leighton Andrews AM, Minister for Public Services Peter Davies, Sustainable Futures Commissioner Steve Thomas CBE, WLGA Tracey Cooper, Public Health Wales The first 80 members to book will pay 80 per cent of the fee - and a further eight will get their place for free! Find out more and book your place via the WCVA...
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Successful approaches to promote Youth Employment This Forum is being organised because youth employment has become one of the central concerns and priorities of the European Union in recent years. If you would like to attend this free event, please contact correspondence.european@wales.gsi.gov.uk after Monday 17 November 2014. Please confirm which panel group you wish to attend in...
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The Cynefin programme is at the half way stage and we feel it is a good time to: Celebrate and reflect on all the good work that has happened so far Discuss ideas/visions for the remaining 18 months Throughout 2014 Cynefin has been involved in a number of successful projects including: Student street cleanliness surveys... |
2 events,Carers support staff from Health and Social Care will be available during these drop-in sessions. There is no need to book, just come along to find out how you can be supported as a carer. Information and Support Centre, Llandough Hospital (Situated just off the main corridor, near to the dining room): 10am – 3pm... Theme – “Being Fully Human” (how to develop and express yourself to the full) This will be a weekend retreat of 20+ people with an emphasis on living the authentic life, accepting ourselves warts and all and being fully human. It is an opportunity to get away from the business of life and spend some... |